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What men need to know before getting a facelift

  • Tuesday April 10, 2007 in: Cut the Gut Tag(s):

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    Plastic surgery is no longer a taboo for men. In fact, more and more men are going under the knife in order to enhance their looks. Before, men only go to plastic surgeons for hair transplants. Now, they are asking for nose jobs, liposuction, pec implants, tummy tucks, and facelifts. Yes, men are concerned about getting old and are trying their best to look good as they get older.

    For men who want to take years off their faces, a facelift can be a great option to consider. However, before they decide on undergoing the operation, they have to know first the essentials about facelift surgery especially in terms of how they are going to deal with the changes they have to make after the operation.

    Before a guy goes for a facelift, he needs to be aware that he most likely cannot hide the scars from a facelift procedure as much as a woman can. Incisions are usually made near the hairline and since men tend to wear their hair shorter than women, this might ask for some remedial maneuvers. To prevent scars from becoming noticeable, plastic surgeons can decide to place the incisions inside the ear, near the natural crease of the sideburn, under the chin or further back into the lower scalp under the hair. Because of this, men may have to change their hairstyle b growing sideburns to conceal the incision.

    Men should also take note that if they had hair growing where the skin was pulled back, the hair may not grow their again. If the incision is done under the chin, men may need to use a safety razor rather than an electric razor.

    Also, men's faces have more blood vessels than women's. This means that they are at a higher risk for blood clotting.

    Men should also be aware of the risks associated with the surgery. Visible scars, nerve damage, allergic reactions to anesthesia, and numbness to the face, are rare cases but they are possible. To avoid risks and complications, men need to avoid strenuous activities like working out, smoking, and sex for at least a week or two to minimize risk of splitting the stitches.

    It is also important that men choose the right doctor who will perform the surgery. It is better that they do their own research and ask around.

    Finally, men have to keep in mind that a facelift surgery can only bring in temporary results. It can never stop aging.

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    where are the after and before picture of guys ?

    jorge at 6:16am on Apr 23, 2007
    Men Same As Women

    I work with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs a lot of plastic surgery in New Jersey on both women and men, and though I'm not a doc myself, like women, men need to know:

    1. Why, really, they're considering a facelift
    2. Who they're doing it for (should be only for themselves)
    3. As much about a facelift as possible
    4. Who's performing their facelift. This is especially important. An MD can say that s/he's a "cosmetic" surgeon. Make sure your doctor is a BOARD CERTIFIED (can't stress that enough) plastic surgeon.

    Anonymous at 11:19pm on Nov 14, 2007
    Where You Can Get More B&A Photos

    Jorge makes a great point about plastic surgeons not doing a very good job of posting pictures of guys who've had facelifts. But of course there are privacy issues to keep in mind on the Web as well. I work with a Lake Forest plastic surgeon and he shows before and after photos to his facial plastic surgery patients in Chicago when they come in for a consultation, not online. There are ways to mask identities somewhat online, but then you also mask the results a little too. I would encourage any guy who wants to see facelift results to do a little homework on the Web and then come in to talk with a plastic surgeon.

    Anonymous at 12:53am on Feb 21, 2008
    Men and women are different... obviously

    So, my advice, although i'm not a surgeon, would be to find a plastic surgeon that specializes in male plastic surgery. Why? Well, again, it should be obvious, but because the fact is, men's faces are not the same. And, the tendency (as seen on the faces of celebrities such as Mickey Rourke, Bruce Jenner, Axl Rose, Carrot Top, etc.) is to try to do too much, resulting in a "feminization" of the face.

    Anonymous at 8:59pm on May 8, 2008